The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 14, 1932, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIR “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXIX., NO. 5977. JUNEAU, ALASKA, MONDAY MARCH |4 1932. MI:MBLR OF ASSOCIATED PRE'SS PRICE TEN CENTS POLICE ADMIT NOTHING TANGIBLE KIDNAPING CASE SECOND GERMAN ELECTION REQUIRED VON HINDENBURG FAILS TO POLL MAJORITY VOTE Given Over Eighteen Mil- lion in Sunday's Elec- tion in Germany ADOLF HITLER HAS VOTE OF 11,000,000 President Consents to Run Again on April 10— Claims Are Made BERLIN, March 14.—Paul von Hindenburg, who failed to be re- clected President of Germany yes- | terday by 169,752 votes, although he | \the United States on June 7 Measure 0n Politics Is Given Senate |Delegates to Con ventions Would Be Pledged, Popular Vote WASHINGTCN, March 14.—A bl to permit the states to bind t! delega to the National po cal conventions by a popular vote has been introduced in the Senate by Senator LaFollette, of Wiscon- sin with the expression of hope it wil be passed in time to apply to |the forthcoming presidential numm-‘ ations Scnator LaFollette explained that under his bill, the referendum vote would be conducted throughout in national conven- advance of the tions. ran nearly 7,500,000 ahead of Adolf Hitler, has consented to run agaxm on the second balloting to be tak-| en on April 10. } A majority of all votes cast ry for election. Peudcm von Hindenburg's ulti- | mat e election is regarded as a cer-/ said 2500000 votes cast | for Theodore Duesterberg would go to him. Unofficial tabulation of the votes | cast in yesterday's election shows | the following summary: | Von Hindenburg, 18,659,000; Adolf Hitler, Nazi, 11,325,000; Ernst Thael- mann, Communist, 4970,000; Theo- | dore Duesterberg, Nationalist, 2,479, | 00; Gustav Winter, Independent, | 109,000. “FIGHT GOES ON” MUNICH, Germany, March 14.-~ “The fight goes on,” Ernst Hanf-| stngl, chief of the press depart- ment of the Nationalist Socialist| Headquarters, declared when the| rough summary of the national election votes was received. “Adolf Hitler will yet be Presi- | dent of this Republic. There is no doubt of this,” said Hanfstngl. “The | Steel Helmet organization will merge | with the Nazis on the next ballot| and Hitler will also win a number | of von Hindenburg supporters.” | o+ —— PRINGE DAVID HITS REEF; IS TOTAL WRECK Canadian l\z;l_i(;nal Steam- ship Sinks Off Ber- muda Islands HAMILTON, Burmuda, March 14 —The Canadian National Steam- ship Prince David struck a coral| reef 12 miles off St. George's Sun- | day and immediately began to sink. Eighty four passengers and the) crew of 140 officers and men were | transferred safely to the Lady Somers, of the same line, and brought here. It is believed the Prince David | enroute here from Boston, will| prove a total loss. The liner wes valued at $1,600,- 000. The home port is Vancouver B. C., and she has been operated during the summer months between Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver. The Prince David is a sister ship to the Prince Henry operated on the Southeast Alaska route dur- ing the tourist season. AR S GOES TO HALIBUT BANKS After having taken bait and ic2 at the Juneau Cold Storage Com- pany, the Addington, Capt. Sivert Anderson, left for the halibut banks. Capt. Anderson said his plans were to market his catch at Prince Ru- pert, B. C. | Hubbard, REV. HUBBARD - GOING T0 KODIAK VISITS JUNEAU Famous Explorer Is Bound| for Smokelands and Volcanic Peaks REV. BERNARD R. aUBBARD Full of enthusiasm for another season cof volcanic exploration in ‘Alaska, Rev. Father Bernard R. “Padre of the Snows” passed through Juneau on the steamship Admiral Evans last Sat- urday night on his way to Kodiak whence he will go to Mt. Katmai, the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and Aniakchak Crater on the Alas- ka Peninsula. While the vessel was in port for a period of four hours, the celebrated Jesuit geologist was a guest at the residence of Bishop J. R. Crimont and during the brief sojourn the distinguished visitor not only conferred with the Bishop and Father W. G. LaVassuer, Ca- tholic pastor, but also received calls from many other prominent resi- dents. Sixth Trip Of Exploration “This is my sixth trip of explora- tion to this wonderful Northland, Father Hubbard said. “Every one of my journeys has been made to prove or tific theories. “As an example, the world be- lieved, as a result of reports from (Continueac on Page Three) Million Dollar Woman Hermit Dies, Cheap Hotel NEW YORK, March 14. ‘VKrs.‘ Ida E. Wood, who lived as the mil- | lion dollar hermit in the heart of | ‘withdraw her funds from the banks and almost starved herself until she was discovered by relatives. A ! OF RECENT PETITION STOCK PRIGES disprove certain scien- | Manhattan since the panic of |search revealed $1,600,000 in mouldy | 1907, died last Saturday in a|currency and old coins. An almost third rate hotel where she lived a fequal amount of jewels were in’ quarter of a century. She was 93 | her possession. She was placed un- years of age. der the guardianship of her nephew After the 1907 panic, Mrs, Wood |last summer, |LIQUOR VOTE IS TAKEN IN - HOUSE TODAY Up Legislation for State Control ACTION IS RESULT | 1 | | % [Is First Move in House on Revision Since Li- quor Outlawed ‘ WASHINGTON, March 14.—The \HO«ISE today voted 227 to 187 against |taking up legislation designed to turn liquor to the control of the )unous States. The dry vote was {many expected. | The wets showed unusual | streng ! BOE Db T e volics 18] favor of consideration of the wet |proposal were Floor Leader Henry T. Rainey and Congressmen -Jchn larger than McDuffie, of Alabama. First Vote The vote was the first on a fundamental revision of Prohibition |since liquor was outlawed, in the | House. The leaders of the wet bloc ob- tained the vote by a petition on| whether the House wished to con- isider a resolution for an amend- ment ‘placing liquor control under Statss. Many members of the House were absent not desiring to go on record on this basis. Roll Call The roll call, showed. 114 Demo- crats, 112 Republicans and Paul J. Kvale, Farmer Labor, opposed to consideration of the wet proposal. Those favoring the preposal were 97 Republicans and 90 Democrats. Those not voting were 15 Demo- crats and four Republicans. Those not voting included Speaker John N. Garner, who has the privilege, but usuaily votes only in case of | a tie. TAKE DECLINE, N.Y.EXCHANGE Kreuger ‘Stock Sale Re-| ported—German Elec- tion Is Gratifying NEW YORK, March 14—Kreuger and Toll Company opensd tod‘w' with & sale of 150,000 shares at| $1.87 off $3.12, the largest opening in the number of shares of any issue in the history of the Ex- change. The securities of the In-| ternational Match Company, con- trolled by the Kreuger and Toll Company, broke sharply in response | to Ivar Kreuger's suicide in Paris. The result of the German elec- ltion is gratifying. Trading was dull today and de- clines of from one to two points |for pivotal shares, including United | States Steel, American Can, Ameri- can Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany and New York Central, were reported. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, March 14.—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock is 14%, American Can 67%, \Anaconda Copper 9%, Bethlehem Curtiss-Wright 1%, Fox General, Motors 20%, In- ‘tem'monal Harvester 32, Kennecott 9%, Packard Motors 3%, United ISLa’es Steel 44%, Bunker Hill, no irsale. CONFIRM MEN AFTER ATTACK WASHINGTON, March 14—The Senate has confirmed the nomi- nations of Frank Bvans, William Schilling and Sam Thompson to be members of the Farm Board after an attack had been made on the salaries of the members or the Members Against Taking| | get ROSNER SURE LINDBERGH'S BABY IS WELL Kidnaped Child WillBeRe- turned, Gangland Fixer Declares IMAKES STATEMENT TO NEWSPAPERMEN Has Actu;rl(nowledge, Not An Opinion, for Expressing Belief NEW YORK, March 14.—Morris Rosner, Col. Lindbergh's gangland fixer, who announced late last Sat- urday afternoon that he had defin- ite knowledge the Lindbergh baby is alive and well, and will be re- turned, later made a statement that this is based on actual knowl- edge and not in any way a mere matter of opinion. When first asked for an inter- view, by the newspapermen, Ros- ner showed great reluctance and only agreed to talk when he was reminded that it was of great pub- lic interest. “Our Baby” Throughout the conversation Ros- | ner called it “Our baby” and said further: “I have some delicate work to do in the next few days. I have been on the go for the last 103 hours, with no rest, and just came home for a little relaxation because it is absolutely imperative. I be sanz for this very delicate work. “The kidnapers can be absoliaiy sure nothing will ever be dox |toward prosecution of them by | either Lindbergh or myself. “We are pleading with them not to be afraid to rush negotiations. After this thing is all over they know where they can find me.” “That Family” Once Rosner referred to the ki d- napers as “that family.” Asked if he was certain he uuld the baby back, Rosner said there is absolutely no question about that. Rosner complained about publicity brought upon him by ac- ceptance of Col. Lindbergh's quest that he try to find baby. “I have absolutely lost my value in my line of work through this publicity,” said Rosner JAPANESE AND SOVIETS NEAR TROUBLE NOW Japanese Plane Is Forced Down Over Siberian Section—Riot the LONDON, March 14—An Ex- change Telegraph dispatch from Harbin, Manchuria, said a Japan- ese plane crossed the Siberian border at Pogranichnaya, was sur- rounded by Russian planes and forced down. The same dispatch says a riot has broken out at Manchuli, on the border, where a Japanese store was looted and one of the owners was killed. A division of the Japanese Army has been ordered there to restore order. This is believed to be a dangerous move because of mobili- zation of Soviet troops at that point. DR. M'KEOWN IS ARRAIGNED SEATTLE, March 14.-Dr. Al- bert C. McKeown, dentist slayer of his mother, was arraigned last Saturday on a second degree mur« der charge and given one week in which to plead. Prosecuting At- torney Burgunder said he was con- vinced there was mno foundation for a first degree murder charge. Dr. McKeown is held in jail in lieu of $20,000 ball, Board and subsidiaries, | the | were named by Col. and Mrs. Charles A. | months old son. Lindbergh to negotiate with kidnapers for the return of the 20- SPLIT AMONG DEMOCRATS IN | EASTERNSTATE Roosevelt and Smith Siates Are Put in Massachu- setts Primary When Kldnapeo BOSTON, Mass, March 14.—War- fare broke out in the Massachu- settes Democratic camp last Sat- urday as supporters of Gov. Frank- lin D. Roosevelt decided to place a Roosevelt pledged slate in the prim- | aryfield in opposition to the one sworn to the candidacy of former Gov. Alfred E. Smith. The action of the Democratic State Committee in ignoring the| peace offering from the Roosevelt| bailiwick brought about the deci- | sion, { Gov. Roosevelt telegraphed con- | |sent to the action. !" ‘The conference between the fac- tion leaders came to a climax Fri- day when the State Committe an- |nounced the National convention; (slate was composed of candidates | pledged to Smith. The Roosevelt leaders decided to put a slate inj the field with delegates to the/ National Convention pledged to Smith, until released, and they| This composite photograph shows would then be plt'dgcd to Ro(x:evclt | how the kldnnpcd Lmdbon,h baby | BEATEN; JAPAN :Blume Three SHOWS REGRET | for Causing Followed to Grave by Thousands DETROIT, Mich | Several thousand on the ten mile march er Attacked—Man Given 15 Days i SHANGHAI, March 14—The Jab- lanese Consulate announces a 15- jday sentence has been imposed on a Japanese civilian responsible roit late lasi Saturday for the beating administered a behind hearses b ng the bodies week ago to Miss Rose Marlowe, |of four men slain in the riot at the American Missionary teacher. | gates of the Ford factory last Mon- The Japanese authorities ex- day. pressed regret about the incident| Some of the marche and asserted their nationals have banners placing on Henry bene warned against any repetition. ‘Mayar Murphy of Detroit, and May- ——————— jor Clyde Ford of Dearborn, blame : {for the slaying of the four men. Ice Breaker Reaches Ship Frozen in Ice One Mont March persons carried ers’ Center, on Ferry Avenue, after brief services. Burial was in Wood- !mere cemetary. - et LENINGRAD, March 14—A radio Death of 4 Woman Missionary Teach-Victims of Ford Plant Riot| afternoon, | Ford, | The procession started at Work-| received here says the ice breaker Krassin has reached the steamship than one month, at Vaigatct Overalls and ginghams have been Lenin, locked in the ice for more established as the official graduat- h Is- ing attire for seniors at Llnnd, and delivered coal and food. Tenn., high school. Martia, | SOME INCREASE N FURBEARERS, BUT TAKE SMALL Fur Animal Supp]y Grows, | but Cold and Snowfall ‘ Cuts Annual Take | Although there has apparently {been some slight increase in fur- bearing animals throughout the | Territory diiring the past year, the (fur take for the current season iprcb».vbly will be smewhat smaller |than mnormal, according to H. W. | Terhune, Executive Officer of the | Alaska Game Commission, who re- turnned here Saturday after a trip | to Fairbanks on official business. | M™Much of his, time was spent in a snowbound train on the | Railroad between Curry and Broad |Pass where for ten days he and | other passengers ate short rations jand slept on daycoach seats using | thier coats for blankets. ‘“While were many inconveniences, | the train crew did ev hing \viLh- |in its power to make us comfort- able,” Mr. Terhune said. I Weather Curbs Trapping { No official reports in fur condi- tions and trapping are yet avail- able from the Commission's field | men. Unofficial reports, Mr. Tf-r- hune said, are to the effect that | there has been a slight increase in fur-bearers and smaller and game that constitute food suj ply for the fur-bearers, Grou pearing in considerable numbers. But these favorable conditionshav> been more than offset by unfavor- able weather conditions, Extreme temperatures prevailing over vasy sections and an abnormally {fall of snow combined to handicap the trappers and lessened the tak: materially. The beaver catch will not | the expected proportions, Mr. hune added. This is not due to shortage of animals but to t snow that made trappir reach Ter- ar the cari- TWO) 8 ed that lcanunu"a on Page Cougar Stalks WENATCHEE, Wash., March 14 —Rep that a cougar stalked isix chi n on their way to a count: 100l in the north Okano- gan count last Thursday, have been received here. The children, Lois Wingo, Bobby Smith, Buzzy, Dick, Thelma and 1ftace, The cougar growled, Alaska | animals | ptarmigan and rabbits are re-ap-' heavy | 5ld Hill, met the cougar face %o | then } Lmdbergh Asks Underworld Pair to Find Babe N POSITIVE INFORMATION KIDNAP TRAIL Nothing ofm(gncrele Na- ture After Thirteen Days of Search 'TWO CLUES ARE RUN X DOWN, FRUITLESS Sailor Suitor of Nutscuisil | Involved, Declares Newark Officer HOPEWELL, N. J., March 14.— 1 On the thirteenth day of the search for the 20-months-old baby son of |Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind- | bergh, stolen from his crib on the Inight of March 1, the police an- nounced they have unearthed no definite knowledge of a concrete nature leading to the solution of the kidnaping. The story of an osteopath, that a couple had brought a baby into his office at York, Pennsylvania, and demanded he call Col. Lind- bergh demanding a ransom, was found to be groundless. | The Associated Press telephoto of a baby rushed from Crossville, Ten- A P 3 “ '3 ssociated Press telephoto of Irving G. Bitz (left) and Salvatore va Spitale, reputed gangsters,' ... a1co proved a fruitless clue. No further word has been re- ‘cei\’ed from Morris Rosner, the | Lindbergh's underworld agent, who 'saide Satuday he knew the baby was safe, has been received al- though it is said he has been in |secret communication with the | Lindberghs, from New York. CLUE IN TENNESSEE HOPEWELL, N. J, March 14— A baby resembling the stolen son of Col. Lindbergh was projected |into the foreground of the search |Sunday night, then was quickly eliminated. | The Sheriff at Crossville, Ten- | nessee, detained four persons with |a child answering the description |of the Lindbergh infant but when the Colonel viewed an Associated Press telephoto he said the child was not his. The four are being held, however, for further investi- gation. The four were arrested at a tour- ists's camp where an advertising gn said: “See the kid that resembles the Lindbergh baby, 15 cents.” The sign attracted a crowd. | NO “ENCOURAGEMENT” NEW YORK, March 14. — Tha New York American, Sunday morn- ing, said Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, in answering a telephone call from his mother in Detroit, regarding the search for the baby, told her: “I am sorry mother, but I can- (Continued on Page Two) ., SPITALE, BITZ, ARE SET FREE BYN.Y.JURY Go - Betweens, Lindbergh Case, Acquitted Dry Law Violation NEW YORK, March 14—Salva- tore Spitale and Irving Bitz, under= world go-betweens named by Col. Lindbergh to negotiate with the kidnapers of his baby, were late last Saturday afternoon acquitted > by a jury on charges of conspiracy to violate the Prohibition laws. After the verdict was returned, Spitale sald he had nothing then io announce regarding the baby. ix School Cluhlren Escape Wild Cat switched his tail and crossed the road. The cougar followed them as they ran to school. A farmer with a dog sought m i ‘vmdcat and ran across several others stampeding deer. The ‘became frightened and refused to follow the trail any longer. Eight years ago, Jimmy m ber was killed and eaten by a sar near the same place,